Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#1

Post by nelcorn » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 2:56 AM UTC

I've been sending my resume to websites and recruiters all day long. The recruiters will call back but always mention how unqualified I am. The company jobs websites never call back.

I hear rumors of "Fizz Buzz" questions but never been asked because nobody really calls me back. I also hear rumors about how there are so many unqualified candidates there are out there and judging from what the recruiters are saying, I probably am unqualified as well but I'm trying not to be unqualified but no matter how much I learn, it feels like I'm still unqualified from the responses I get.

What exactly does it take to become qualified to just get a job interview? What do you need to do to become qualified for a job? How do you go from being incompetent to competent?

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#2

Post by EllaMentry » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 3:44 AM UTC

It is hard to make any judgement or give advice without some data...can you upload your resume to share? Maybe there is something that stands out?

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#3

Post by danso » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 3:57 AM UTC

Networking and friend-of-friend is one of the clearest paths.

Next important factor is to have a LinkedIn profile with "Rails" in it

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#4

Post by sam66 » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 4:03 AM UTC

Each particular job has its specific keywords words they want to see in your resume. A senior position might make them look at how many people reported to you. A specific job may require technical know-how in a cutting edge project.I will suggest you refresh you resume to remove all cliche phrases and highlight your achievements, one sentence in the right spot may make all the difference.

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#5

Post by 6thSigma » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 4:28 AM UTC

I'm assuming you're applying to corporate, entry-level jobs?

Most corporations are still hesitant to hire candidates without a degree, so if you don't have a degree I'd shy away from applying to corporations the resume route.

If you do have a relevant degree and they are still saying you are unqualified, you are applying to the wrong positions.

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#6

Post by Chetane » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 5:19 AM UTC

Can you share your resume? (and maybe change sensitive data with fake one). Only then will we be able to provide you with a useful reply as to why you're not getting interviews despite applying to multiple companies.

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#7

Post by Peroni » Fri, Sep 13, 2013, 7:09 AM UTC

Send me your CV. I'll happily give you any advice I think might help. My info is in my profile.

Re: Ask HN: How exactly do you get a job interview?

#8

Post by tectonic » Sat, Sep 14, 2013, 1:00 AM UTC

Send me a CV.